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Heathcote (Vic.) has an estimated 3,253 residents, up from 2,962 at the 2021 Census — a change of 291 people, or 9.8%. Growth has averaged 2.3% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 95.0% of that increase. Density is about 25 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the latest demographic data updates from the ABS and address audits conducted by AreaSearch, the suburb of Heathcote (Vic.) has a population of approximately 3,253 as of May 2026. This represents a 9.8% expansion of 291 residents compared to the 2,962 citizens counted during the 2021 Census. This growth is derived from the AreaSearch estimate of 3,230 people, which was calculated using the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population figures, combined with 77 newly confirmed addresses since the Census. At this population level, the density stands at 24 persons per square kilometer, which translates to a generous amount of physical space for each resident.
The 9.8% rate of growth since the 2021 Census outpaced the broader SA4 region's 4.0% increase, as well as the SA3 area, establishing the locality as a leader in regional growth. The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion was migration from other states, which accounted for roughly 95.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. To analyze demographic trajectories, projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied to each SA2 unit. For areas lacking this data, projections are sourced from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA dataset, using a weighted aggregation method to scale growth from the LGA level down to the SA2 level. The age-specific growth trajectories from these models are also applied across all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Heathcote (Vic.) is anticipated to experience population growth that ranks in the highest national regional quartile, with consolidated SA2 projections pointing to an increase of 1,005 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 30.2% over the 16 years.
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114 new dwellings have been approved in Heathcote (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 22 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An evaluation of ABS building permit statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the local statistical division shows that the suburb of Heathcote (Vic.) averaged approximately 22 residential building approvals per year, resulting in an estimated 114 new dwellings over the last 5 financial years. During the current FY-26 period, 18 building permits have been documented so far. With an average of 3 new occupants added per year for each built residence between FY-21 and FY-25, demand is significantly outpacing the delivery of new housing, a trend that typically fosters price escalation and intensifies competition among buyers.
The average valuation of these new builds is $524,000, which points to a development trend focused on upmarket, premium properties. Furthermore, commercial building permits totalling $3.0 million have been approved this financial year, showing that commercial construction is not a major focus of development activity. When compared to the Rest of Vic. region, the suburb of Heathcote (Vic.) displays a slightly higher volume of construction, running 15.0% above the regional per-capita average over the 5 year period, which helps preserve buyer options while underpinning local property values, even though overall building numbers have softened recently. All new residential builds have consisted of detached single-family homes, which helps maintain the low-density character of the area and caters to buyers seeking open space. The ratio of 400 people for every single residential building approval highlights a quiet development landscape with low overall construction activity. Projections indicate that the suburb of Heathcote (Vic.) will add 982 new residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction persists, the supply of new housing may not keep up with this population increase, which could intensify competition among buyers and support upward pressure on property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Heathcote (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Heathcote (Vic.), worth an estimated $5 million. A further 31 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.06 billion. 18 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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The growth and economic performance of an area are closely linked to infrastructure upgrades, major capital works, and planning changes. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects expected to influence the locality. Significant initiatives include the Heathcote Community Hub Redevelopment, Heathcote Boutique Lots (SIG Group), the Regional Housing Fund, and the Victorian Renewable Energy Zones, with the detailed list highlighting the projects that are most relevant.
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Heathcote Community Hub Redevelopment
Multi-million dollar redevelopment and expansion of the heritage-listed Heathcote Municipal Office and former Court House to create an integrated community hub. The project features an expanded library with a tech hub, three community meeting spaces, co-working areas, and updated maternal and child health facilities. The design preserves heritage values while significantly improving accessibility and energy efficiency with new landscaping and outdoor community spaces.
Heathcote Boutique Lots (SIG Group)
A boutique residential estate offering 25 exclusive lots in the heart of Heathcote, Victoria, blending country-town living with access to local shops, cafes, schools, and essential services.
Imagine Estate
Large masterplanned residential community in Strathfieldsaye, on Bendigo's eastern fringe, developed by Villawood Properties across 650 planned dwellings and 300+ lots. Offers large allotments from around 350sqm to over 800sqm in a landscaped setting adjoining Emu Creek, with open space reserves, wetlands, walking and cycling paths, and a central playground. Hosts Regional Victoria's largest display village with more than a dozen builder partners. Located minutes from Strathfieldsaye town centre and around 9km from Bendigo CBD, with a future childcare centre planned within the estate.New land releases (including Stage 22A and the Serene Release) are progressively coming to market, with additional stages expected to be delivered over the coming years.
Bendigo Fields Country Club
Masterplanned lifestyle and retirement village community for over 55s comprising 206 homes. Features resort-style amenities including an onsite private golf course, bowling green, community clubhouse, and walking tracks. Early stages completed with further residential stages under ongoing construction.
Strathfieldsaye Shopping Centre
Existing neighbourhood shopping centre in the heart of Strathfieldsaye's commercial precinct, anchored by Champions IGA Supermarket and Liquor with five specialty shops. JLL's current listing states the asset is under contract and highlights a 1.0 ha Commercial 1 Zoned landholding, dual street exposure, more than 100 m frontage to Wellington Street and 178 at-grade car spaces.
Emu Rise Estate
Family-oriented residential land subdivision in Strathfieldsaye along Emu Creek Road, offering 119 lots ranging from 469m2 to 1068m2. The estate features the Barramal Baring Reserve, a $1 million park with a lake, sheltered picnic areas, play spaces, and a multi-purpose netball/basketball court. Stages 1 and 2 are titled and Stage 3a is now selling, with titles expected in Q2 2027. Close to Strathfieldsaye Primary School, St Francis of the Fields Primary School, shops, medical facilities, and under 15 minutes from Bendigo CBD.
Strathfieldsaye Town Square (Djayi balak garat)
The Strathfieldsaye Town Square, officially named Djayi balak garat ('tread lightly you lot on Country' in Dja Dja Wurrung language), is a $1.5-2 million central gathering place developed by the City of Greater Bendigo in partnership with DJAARA. Opened on 19 May 2025, it is the first project completed under the Yilingga Marna agreement. Features include flexible paved spaces for markets, events and community gatherings, a north-south shared path, raised garden beds with native planting, shade trees, commercial breakout areas for outdoor dining, open lawn spaces, custom Indigenous artwork, and interpretive signage.The square supports local shopping, cultural celebrations and provides a vibrant community hub.
McIvor Heights
Boutique residential subdivision offering 18 half-acre (approx. 2,000sqm minimum) lifestyle allotments bordered by the O'Keefe walking trail. All services including town water, gas, electricity, and NBN are available. Close to Catherine McAuley College and minutes from Bendigo CBD. Works are almost complete.
1,243 residents of Heathcote (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 1,317. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 46.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,744, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Heathcote (Vic.) features a diverse workforce containing a mix of white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with a robust presence in industrial and manufacturing fields, an unemployment rate of 5.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.2% over the prior year according to AreaSearch regional data. As of March 2026, the employed resident population stands at 1,243, while the jobless rate is 1.9% higher than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%. Additionally, the workforce participation rate of 46.3% is notably lower than the Regional Vic. average of 61.1%.
Data from the Census indicates that a moderate 17.6% of the working population performed their jobs from home, although this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures. The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The locality shows an exceptionally high concentration of workers in the mining sector, with its employment share reaching 7.7 times the regional average. In contrast, the education & training sector is underrepresented, making up 6.0% of local jobs compared to the regional benchmark of 9.1%. A comparison of the resident workforce size against the number of local jobs recorded during the Census suggests that the immediate area offers a limited volume of local employment opportunities. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the surrounding region shows that over the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 1.2% while the total labor force expanded by 1.5%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. experienced a 0.1% drop in employment, a 0.3% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. Long-term occupational trends can be contextualized using national projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce composition to project potential employment trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely by industry. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local workforce mix suggests that local employment would grow by 5.9% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted projection that does not incorporate localized population growth models.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Heathcote (Vic.) is $946 a week (about $49,000 a year), with median personal income at $490 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $40,796 a year against an average of $50,882. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on the latest postcode-level tax data released by the ATO for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Heathcote (Vic.) earn a median income of $40,796 and an average income of $50,882. These figures are below national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 across Regional Vic. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current income levels are estimated at approximately $44,721 for the median and $55,777 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census ranks household, family, and individual incomes in the area between the 2nd and 3rd percentiles on a national scale.
The weekly earnings distribution is heavily concentrated in the $400 - 799 range, which accounts for 32.8% of residents (1,066 people), whereas the wider region is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 30.3%. The area has a high proportion of lower-income households, with 42.7% earning under $800 per week, pointing to financial pressure for many households. The share of income remaining after housing costs is 86.2%, which ranks in the 4th national percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Heathcote (Vic.) had 1,256 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 1% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 54% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $255 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,291 a month. Rent absorbs 27.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Heathcote (Vic.) consisted of 95.3% separate houses and 4.7% alternative housing options, such as townhouses, units, or other dwelling types, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic. The rate of outright home ownership was high at 54.0%, which is well above the regional average, with the remaining residences being held with a mortgage (31.3%) or occupied by renters (14.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was lower than the regional average at $1,291, while the median weekly rent was $255, compared to Regional Vic.
benchmarks of $1,430 and $285. On a national level, mortgage costs in the area are considerably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Heathcote (Vic.) counted 1,256 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,379 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 61.2%, which includes couples without children at 35.4%, couples with children at 15.7%, and single-parent households at 8.3%. The remaining 38.8% of households are non-family arrangements, with single-person households accounting for 35.6% and group housing making up 3.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.0 residents is smaller than the average of 2.4 residents recorded across Regional Vic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.6% of adults in Heathcote (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 10.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 217 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 986 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the area shows room for development, as university graduation rates stand at 15.6%, which is considerably below the Victorian state average of 33.4%. This gap highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.3%, with postgraduate degrees at 2.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.5% and certificates at 31.1%. A significant portion of the population is enrolled in formal education, totaling 24.3%.
Within this student cohort, 9.5% are attending primary school, 5.9% are in secondary school, and 2.5% are enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Heathcote (Vic.) means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transport options shows 7 operational transit stops in the suburb of Heathcote (Vic.). These stops are connected to 4 distinct routes, which combine to offer 77 passenger journeys weekly. Public transport access is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 1720 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers travel out of the area for employment, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 96% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. Census data from 2021 shows that 17.6% of the workforce worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era travel restrictions.
Transit services average 11 runs per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 11 departures per week for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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51.5% of residents in Heathcote (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 10.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health statistics indicate notable challenges for the suburb of Heathcote (Vic.), based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and the occurrence of long-term health issues across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 47% of the population (~1,530 people). This is below the 50.5% rate found in Regional Vic. and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues locally, affecting 16.7% and 9.5% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 51.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, which is lower than the 63.4% average across Regional Vic.
The working-age demographic shows elevated rates of chronic illnesses. Residents aged 65 and over make up 34.8% of the local population (1,132 people), exceeding the Regional Vic. average of 23.9%. The health outcomes of these older residents show some challenges, though national percentiles are generally consistent with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Heathcote (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 86.0% of residents, with 4.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.0%) and Australian (29.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Heathcote (Vic.) exhibits a lower level of cultural diversity compared to national averages, with citizens making up 84.7% of the population, 86.0% of residents born in Australia, and 96.0% using only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, which is practiced by 51.3% of the population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. Based on ancestral origins, the three largest ethnic groups represented are English at 33.0%, Australian at 29.0%, and Irish at 11.2%. There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Hungarian ancestry is represented at 0.4% (compared to 0.2% regionally), Scottish ancestry at 9.2% (compared to 8.8% regionally), and Maltese ancestry at 0.8% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Heathcote (Vic.) is 56, older than 98% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 13.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of residents in the suburb of Heathcote (Vic.) is 56, which is significantly older than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 18.2% of the population, whereas the 25 - 34 age bracket is less common at 6.2%. The concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is much higher than the national average of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 8.6% to 10.4%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has grown from 6.2% to 7.6%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 13.2% to 11.1%. Looking forward to 2041, age structure projections indicate shifts, with the 45 to 54 demographic projected to grow by 45%, adding 161 residents to reach a total of 523. The 55 to 64 demographic is projected to experience a smaller increase of 6%, adding 35 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Heathcote (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 77 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,962 at the 2021 Census → 3,253 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL21160). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.